Update on Great Uncle Frank

Bill Martino

Bill Martino

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I talked with the Doc on Thursday and he told me Dad's had so much heart damage he didn't think he would last the night.

Well, Friday AM Dad said he was hungry and ate his breakfast -- first real meal he'd had in hospital. Ate lunch. I went to see him and he asked me to help him sit up. I did. He sat for awhile on the edge of the bed and told me he wanted to stand up. I was ready to catch him but didn't need to. He stood up and tested his legs and then sat back down. Then told me he wanted to go home.

By now I think most of you fellows have figured out that Great Uncle Frank is a tough old buzzard and that he's going to be hard to kill. I've known this for a long time but didn't know just how tough he was. He ain't gonna give up the Ghost without a hell of a fight.

He is being transfered today to "transitional care" for close observation. I am not sure he'll ever make it home but he is sure trying.

I don't see how he is doing what he is and don't give him much of a chance but God bless him he's not going to go until his death day arrives and it is not here yet.

He is still reasonably alert and knows who everybody is but doesn't know what day or year it is and could not remember the importance of December 7 and couldn't remember where we were on that day in 1941, a story he tells every year on Dec. 7.

Along with all the rest of the family we are worn out dealing with this emotional roller coaster ride -- very difficult time for all of us.

Thanks to all for fine support and especially to the HI Lamas who have devoted literally hours to puja for Great Uncle Frank. Can't thank you enough.

Will keep you posted as time and conditions permits.

Thanks again.
 
Thanks for the update, Uncle Bill. Please pass on our best regards. We'll keep you all in our prayers.

bt
 
Thanks for letting us know Uncle Bill. This was one reason I really didn't like the shutdown over the weekend. As someone else said earlier, as important as you Dad is, be sure not to neglect your own needs. We're all pulling for you and Great Uncle Frank.
 
That is great news Uncle Bill. :) Prayers are still going out for you, great uncle Frank,a nd all the rest of the family.
 
Just goes to show you can't keep a Martino down:)
Wishing for the best Uncle.
 
A strong spirit can overcome many infirmities of the body.

Hope you can get him home.

Prayers.
 
Sounds like Great Uncle Frank's a tough "ol' Guy" :) ! God Bless him! He'll go when he and God are ready not before.
Take care of each other, it's harder on the living than on the dying. Sometimes the last days go on for weeks. My Step-Dad had Last Rites four times, each time we were sure the time had come. When God calls they go, not before ;) .
Keeping you and yours in my prayers.
Mike
 
I think it was Yeats who used the phrase "a terrible beauty". Not in relation to this kind of thing, but it somehow seems so appropriate for some reason. So terrible and yet so magnificent.

More smoke going up for the two of you and other family at this time.
 
That is great news Uncle Bill. Thank you for keeping us informed. Prayers still going out. God Bless.
 
you go is a blessed thing. Good to see the old codger still giving as good as he gets. Take care and take care of yourself. Stress, worry and lack of food/sleep can wear you down too Uncle Bill.
 
UB, I've not lost my dad, but did loose my granddad. He went in his sleep, 1 year 3 months and 2 days after the docs gave him 2 months. I watched my father loose many nights sleep, and loose more weight than was healthy, because of it. I know that I cannot ease your sadness, but please, keep an eye on your own health. It would be easy to neglect yourself in these times.
 
The angels are keeping watch on your family, especially uncle Frank. And peace shall reign over your household. Don't you worry, Bill. :)
 
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